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About IBD Inflammatory bowel disease (or diseases) refers to a group of inflammatory diseases which affect the intestine. Classically, IBD is divided into 2 disease entities: Crohn’s disease (named after Dr. Burrill Crohn – who was the 1st author on the 1st paper to describe this disease in the…

MyGut App by Crohn’s and Colitis Canada MyGut is a free, easy-to-use-app that enables you to track, understand, and manage your journey with Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis. Available for download through Apple and Android stores, the app provides you with a personalized dashboard and access to tools that will…

How does the digestive system work? The video below demonstrates the process of digestion…

Supplemental therapy PROBIOTICS Probiotics are bacteria found in supplements or food products, such as some yogurts, that may benefit health by improving the balance of bacteria in the gut. There has always been a lot of interest into whether bacteria can be used as a way of treating…